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How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success
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Leadership isn't about a job title - it's about action and behavior.
In SPARK, entrepreneurs, business consultants, and military veterans Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and Sean Lynch show how anyone can become an extraordinary leader by embracing seven key behaviors.
Many people believe that leaders are the rare few at the upper echelons of a business or other enterprise. But the truth is leaders can be found at any level of an organization.
These are the Sparks - the doers, thinkers, innovators, and key influencers who are catalysts for personal and organizational change. Sparks aren't defined by the place they hold on an organizational chart. They are defined by their actions, commitment, and will.
When Sparks are ignited, their actions can shape their future. They make things better. They're the individuals who have the courage to challenge the status quo and take action.
Frederick W. Smith, Chairman & CEO of FedEx Corporation, adds: The concept of leadership is not a difficult one to understand. It's that straight-forward, but it's by no means intuitive. It must be learned and practiced. SPARK will help you do just that.
SPARK's, insights were hard-earned by its authors, Angie Morgan (Marine Corps), Courtney Lynch (Marine Corps), and Sean Lynch (Air Force), who today are sought-after consultants and keynote speakers, through their firm Lead Star, due to the relevant, engaging way they help individuals reimagine themselves as leaders so they can reach their true potential.
Not only does SPARK, provide you with the encouragement and motivation to be a leader, it also offers online resources that will further support your leadership development. With SPARK, as a blueprint, anyone can become a catalyst for change, and any organization can identify and develop Sparks.
©2017 Lead Star, LLC. (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Produced by special arrangement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.Listeners also enjoyed...
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- Narrated by: Adrian Gostick, Chester Elton
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
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Following the enormous popularity of their bestselling The Carrot Principle, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton return with a groundbreaking guide to building high-performance teams. The powerful research reported in The Orange Revolution reveals that the true driver of exceptional success for great companies is not a genius CEO....
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Good Business Book on Teams
- By Lisa on 09-25-11
By: Adrian Gostick, and others
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First, Break All the Rules
- What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently
- By: Marcus Buckingham, Gallup Press, Jim Harter - foreword
- Narrated by: Mel Foster
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
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They actually have vastly different styles and backgrounds. Yet despite their differences, great managers share one common trait: They don’t hesitate to break virtually every rule held sacred by conventional wisdom. They don’t believe that, with enough training, a person can achieve anything he sets his mind to. They don’t try to help people overcome their weaknesses. And, yes, they even play favorites. In this longtime management bestseller, Gallup presents the remarkable findings of its massive in-depth study of great managers.
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- By A. Yoshida on 09-09-19
By: Marcus Buckingham, and others
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The Power of Presence
- Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others
- By: Kristi Hedges
- Narrated by: Karen Saltus
- Length: 7 hrs
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Everyone recognizes leaders with "presence." They stand out for their seemingly innate ability to command attention and inspire commitment. But what is this secret quality they exude, exactly? Executive and CEO coach Kristi Hedges demystifies this elusive trait, revealing that leadership presence is the intersection of outward influencing skills and internal mental conditioning. Using her I-Presence model, the author shows how anyone-regardless of position or personality-can strengthen their impact.
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Useful Information, Robotic Presentation
- By Jennifer L. Sullivan on 04-22-15
By: Kristi Hedges
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Welcome to Management
- How to Grow from Top Performer to Excellent Leader
- By: Ryan Hawk, General Stanley McChrystal - foreword
- Narrated by: Ryan Hawk
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
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Every year, millions of top performers are promoted to management-level jobs - only to discover that the tactics that got them promoted are not the tactics that will make them effective in their new role. In Welcome to Management, Ryan Hawk provides practical, actionable advice and tools designed to ensure that transition is a successful one.
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Excellent
- By JG on 10-15-23
By: Ryan Hawk, and others
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Everybody Matters
- The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family
- By: Bob Chapman, Raj Sisodia
- Narrated by: Steven Menasche
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
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Starting in 1997, Bob Chapman and Barry-Wehmiller pioneered a dramatically different approach to leadership that creates off-the-charts morale, loyalty, creativity, and business performance. The company utterly rejects the idea that employees are simply functions to be moved around, "managed" with carrots and sticks, or discarded at will. Instead Barry-Wehmiller manifests the reality that every single person matters, just like in a family. That's not a cliché on a mission statement; it's the bedrock of the company's success.
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A Much Better Read
- By Bob Burton on 12-14-18
By: Bob Chapman, and others
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Managers as Mentors
- Building Partnerships for Learning (Third Edition)
- By: Chip R. Bell, Marshall Goldsmith
- Narrated by: Mark Peckham
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
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Managers as Mentors is a rapid-fire listen and a provocative guide to helping associates grow and adapt in today’s tumultuous organizations. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. As with previous editions there is a fictional case study of a mentor-protégé relationship running through the book, but this is augmented with six actual case studies of top CEOs who relate key mentoring experiences in their lives. This hands-on guide takes the mystery out of effective mentoring.
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Great tips and tools on mentoring
- By Hello on 01-14-23
By: Chip R. Bell, and others
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How Did That Happen?
- Holding People Accountable for Results the Positive, Principled Way
- By: Roger Connors, Tom Smith
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
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Drawing on case studies, many from client companies, the authors show how to establish clear expectations and manage the unmet expectations that inevitably occur. And they offer a positive, principled way that engages hearts and minds. This book can help people at every level---from senior executives to front-line workers---enjoy greater productivity, profitability, and job satisfaction.
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HELP - How Can I Get The Lost Hours Back ?
- By Mike on 09-23-09
By: Roger Connors, and others
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Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
- The People Skills You Need to Achieve Outstanding Results, 2nd Edition
- By: Anthony Mersino PMP
- Narrated by: Ramon De Ocampo
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
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Research indicates that emotional intelligence (EI) accounts for an astonishing 70-80 percent of management success. Technical expertise just isn't enough anymore: Project managers need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to recognize emotional cues in order to lead their teams to success. Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers introduces listeners to all facets of EI and shows how emotions can be leveraged to meet project goals.
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Fantastic Book!
- By Anonymous User on 04-09-21
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More Than a Boss
- Six Indispensable Leadership Tools For First-Time Managers
- By: Nick Brzozowski
- Narrated by: Joe Scalora
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
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This is an audiobook about the basics. I won’t tell you how to become CEO or double your salary, but if your hope is to become the boss that you would have wanted, this is the audiobook for you.
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Wasn’t expecting a DEI push in this book but yet there it is in chapter 2. I will not be finishing it.
- By Jake Beard on 10-27-24
By: Nick Brzozowski
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It's Not About the Coffee
- Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks
- By: Howard Behar
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
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Howard Behar is one of three top executives who have helped shape one of the most recognized companies in the world: Starbucks. A widely acclaimed leader, Behar, with his signature energy, smarts, high expectations, and belief in people, has become a symbol of the soul and candor of the Starbucks culture.
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Top Level Leadership
- By ManifestingMango on 07-31-09
By: Howard Behar
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Leadership Gold
- Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime of Leading
- By: John C. Maxwell
- Narrated by: Henry O. Arnold
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
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John C. Maxwell wants to help you become the smartest leader you can be by sharing Leadership Gold with you. After nearly forty years of leading, Maxwell has mined the gold so you don't have to. Each gold nugget is contained in one of 26 chapters designed to be a six-month mentorship from the international leadership expert. Each chapter contains detailed application exercises and a "Mentoring Moment" for leaders who desire to mentor others.
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Good Stuff
- By Afzal Chaudhry on 06-26-20
By: John C. Maxwell
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- Daniel
- 11-02-18
For personal development
Personally I was hoping this book to go more in details about leadership and management skills, while it's more about self-discipline and personal development. The book contains a plenty of military stories with what I found hard to identify myself.
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- Denise
- 08-11-20
fantastic 👏
Great fundamentals on leadership & growing personal and professionally. Spark was just what I needed.
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- Lisette Cedeno
- 01-03-24
Concept was clear and precise
Great book for leadership fundamentals and how each one is going to progress your career
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- jacoby
- 01-14-18
Ready
I'm ready to be a strong leader now. This book is perfect for future leaders of the world.
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- Monica Holloway
- 04-27-20
Clear and concise
Focuses on most crucial areas to change or encourage behavior that influence the biggest return. I enjoyed hearing their stories and how they applied to each Spark attribute. Each chapter summary and online tools gave clear and concise direction and provoked thought. I would recommend this book to anyone in or pursuing a leader role.
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- Elena
- 05-17-18
Perfect for learning the ropes of leadership
Love this book and refer back to it often for tips and advice for polishing my leadership skills. The books gives practical and applicable advice for developing leadership skills. I highly recommend.
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- DJ H
- 06-19-24
I do too much
Good leadership book. Nothing really new or groundbreaking for anyone that has real experience in, read books, or attended lectures regarding leadership. It is however a good collection of important leadership concepts laid out in a smoother way than most.
What I find is that in supervisory roles, the people in those roles believe they know what a leader is because they were hired into that role. So real leaders are stifled by supervision / management.
People in the public service fields are often managed by people that are self oriented not service oriented. They look good because they do their specific tasks. Meanwhile leaders struggle to do their own because they are focused on tasks that are for the good of the team.
Hopefully this book creates a spark in many future leaders and lights a fire under the bum of people that are paid to be leaders.
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- Steeler Buccaneer Nole
- 03-24-17
Great content and stories.
Great book. 1 issue was one part of a chapter repeated itself on the recording. Only place I would say to improve the listening experience would be to have male voice tell the men's stories, at times I had to remind myself who's story was being told.
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- trini123
- 03-17-17
Inspirational and Relevant
Very engaging and no nonsense approach to ignite your leadership potential. So obvious. Excellent Book!
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- Marcos
- 02-01-22
Great guide to start your own spark!!
I recommend this book to anyone that is looking to start their own spark or a how to guide to start
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